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P864 PLC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,274 mi
Last recorded181,274 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 PLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 181,274 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split

ns headlamp image slightly vauge

osf indicator lens missing but lam p operates and is secure and correct colour

steering operation is slightly heavier to the right than left

Pass 1 Apr 2013 170,406 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mount detatched system secure

Fail 1 Apr 2013 170,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mount detatched system secure

osf tyre perished on inner sidewall outer sidewall has slight damage

wheels and tyres are different sizes front and rear

Pass 29 Mar 2012 158,343 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler neck slightly corroded, not leaking at time of test

osf brake has slightly resricted free movement

srs lamp indicates a fault with the system

steering lock disabled

Pass 16 May 2011 147,651 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2011 147,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both wiper blades split

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2010 136,124 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake backplates on all wheels corroded

brake discs in slightly worn condition

cover for nsr park brake actuating arm on caliper missing

os mirror glass cracked

park brake did not lock either side

Fail 19 Apr 2010 136,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake backplates on all wheels corroded

brake discs in slightly worn condition

cover for nsr park brake actuating arm on caliper missing

os mirror glass cracked

park brake did not lock either side

Pass 26 Nov 2008 124,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

coolant leak

os/nsf tyres had 2mm of tread left

steering feels slightly heavier turning right then to the left

Fail 24 Nov 2008 124,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

coolant leak

os/nsf tyres had 2mm of tread left

steering feels slightly heavier turning right then to the left

Pass 9 Nov 2007 119,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 119,018 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 110,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 102,260 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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P864 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P864 PLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P864 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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